CenHud warns of scams threatening to cut power

Several customers have been contacted by telephone callers purporting to represent Central Hudson.

They were told to use cash to buy payment cards from several chain drugstores, then call a phone number to provide information about the cards, according to a statement by Charles Freni, senior vice president of customer services.

Others have also been called by someone claiming to represent a national collection agency attempting to obtain a payment over the phone by credit card.“Central Hudson would never request a bill payment in this way,” Freni said, “and has notified law enforcement officials of these scams.”

He said customers can call Central Hudson at 452-2700 for confirmation of any calls, and should report any suspicious calls to law enforcement.